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Kids, like adults, have unique personalities and need specific things to thrive.

INSIDER spoke with Linda Furiate, a consulting astrologer, to determine what children may need based on their zodiac signs, and Jean Kunhardt, a therapist and the director of Soho Parenting in Manhattan, to learn how a parent can deal with different personality traits that are often associated with each sign.

Of course, there is no scientific evidence that Zodiac signs determine how to best parent for your child's personality. But for astrology fans, here is what your child may need based off their astrological traits.

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Aries need to solve problems on their own to feel validated.

For this reason, Furiate said, "an Aries child needs to be offered a sense of independence, to problem solve on their own. It is important to allow an Aries child to create new ideas and impart their competitive nature."

When dealing with a competitive child, Kunhardt said a parent needs to be mindful of their own attitude toward competition.

"You need to model what you are hoping to get from your kids," she said. "When you lose a business deal or a tennis match, you need to not lash out."

She also said it's important to value your child's process more than their product.

A Taurus needs to be given time and space to perform their best.

Taurus are born between April 20 and May 20.
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"A Taurus child needs to express their cautious and methodical self," she said. "They are often slow-moving and must be given time and space to express their artistic side. What may appear to be laziness is often a Taurus' desire to be stable, dependable, and patient. Taurus does not like to be or feel rushed or pushed."

"This way they will get good at sharing starting with people they trust and that will then translate into their everyday lives," she said. "Parents expect their children to just be good sharers from the get-go but it is a learned skill."

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A Gemini will benefit from lots of talking, singing, and writing.

Geminis are born between May 21 and June 20.
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"A Gemini child needs to be allowed to explore the mind and to express him or herself through words and hand gestures," she said. "It is best to allow a Gemini child to move, talk, sing, and/or write to express their feelings and boundless energy."

One problem a parent might encounter with their Gemini child is indecisiveness. To help them become more confident in their decision-making, Kunhardt said to practice it at home with small choices. Do not, however, push them to the point of total frustration.

"Often kids who can't make up their minds are really afraid of being wrong," she said. So the parents really need to make sure they aren't making their kids feel overly bad about being wrong."

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A Cancer likes to have a close relationship with their parents.

Cancers are born between June 21 and July 20.
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"A Cancer child may need to feel a close bond to one or both of his/her parents. This closeness offers a sense of security and belonging that allows them to feel safe," Furiate said. "A Cancer child is sensitive to its surroundings. It is important to allow them to engage in family tradition such as holiday planning and frequent family gatherings that may offer this sense of security and belonging."

Something to be wary of with a Cancer child is their potential insecurity. Kunhardt said to help a child build confidence, "you need to be their biggest fan."

"Kids can get through a time where they don't have a best friend or a close group of friends if parents champion them," she said. "I think the biggest builder of self-esteem is nothing that society says it is — accomplishments, looks, and money — I think it has to do with knowing you're enough and you matter just the way you are. Parents loving kids not based on their accomplishments is crucial."

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A Leo likes to be praised for their good work.

Leos are born between July 23 and August 22.
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"A Leo child may 'act out' to get attention," she said. "A parent will want to express their pride and optimism toward the child to encourage the Leo child to express themselves in a manner to bring out their creative and generous qualities."

"Say 'everytime I am on the phone you are interrupting me and wanting my attention and we need to work on that,'" she said. "You'll also want to warn them of times they can't be needing as much attention. So warn them before you go make a phone call and ask them nicely to not interrupt unless it is an emergency."

She said neediness can sometimes stem from parents overindulging kids.

"Sometimes we let them interrupt when we need to take time and set that limit," she said.

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Virgos will benefit from helping with little projects around the house.

Virgos are born between August 23 and September 22.
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According to Astrology Zodiac Signs, Virgos are commonly loyal, analytical, kind, and hardworking. For this reason, Furiate thinks a Virgo child needs to feel useful and productive.

"A parent may encourage a healthy Virgo child by allowing them to assist with little projects around the house," she said. "A Virgo child needs validation and time to analyze and understand the dynamics of everything."

Virgos are also sometimes shy, according to Astrology-Zodiac-Signs. Kunhardt said unless this is really prohibiting your kid, allow them to be so.

"I think our whole culture is anti-shy — if you think about introverts versus extroverts, we really value the extrovert, and I think this is not fair," Kunhardt said.

Before worrying that your child is overly shy, she said you need to ask yourself who the shyness hurts.

If it is becoming a problem for the kid, she said you can encourage them to step out of their comfort zones and practice eye contact, handshaking, and introductions.

"Really do not shame a shy kid, they probably know they are shy," she said. "You need to accept them for who they are and help them get to where they want to be, not where you want them to be."

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Libras like to be part of a larger team and feel heard.

Libras are born between September 23 and October 22.
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"A Libra wants to feel part of a team and to be an equally heard family member," she said. "It is important for Libra to remain neutral in their feelings and to not have to make a decision that may potentially hurt another person."

Sometimes, as Astrology-Zodiac-Signs noted, Libras will also have lots of self-pity. To deal with this Kunhardt said, "don't join your child in making a mountain out of a molehill. Also, don't just tell them 'you're fine, don't cry.' I wouldn't jump to either extreme with your reactions. I would try to be very flat."

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Scorpios need to be given alone time to process their thoughts.

Scorpios are born between October 23 and November 21.
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"A Scorpio child needs privacy and time alone," Furiate said. "They need time to probe the deeper meaning of things they experience. This often results in them spending quality time alone in their room or out in nature. They must be encouraged and asked to share their feelings in a safe and welcoming environment. If they are not asked how they feel a Scorpio child may not learn how to emotionally express themselves, keeping everything within."

"What I find with lying kids is that sometimes the parents are being overly harsh," Kunhardt said. "You need to be very self-reflective and ask yourself 'how am I reacting to the things they are lying about?' and 'why does my child feel they need to lie to me in the first place?'"

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A Sagittarius needs to be allowed to explore and adventure.

Sagittariuses are born between November 22 and December 21.
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"A Sagittarius child needs to explore and express their unending curious and adventurous nature," Furiate said. "A Sagittarius may do this through their enthusiastic storytelling that are often from real or imagined events. It is best to give a Sagittarius child endless boundaries, so they have the freedom to develop their ideals and philosophies through first-hand experiences."

"Some people are just born antsy so you have to find what you can do to help them calm down and breathe without shaming them," she said. "You can even play games to teach these skills, like giving a prize for whoever waits for the longest to do something."

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Capricorns do well with lots of responsibility at a young age.

Capricorns are born between December 22 and January 19.
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Furiate said a Capricorn child needs to utilize their ambition at an early age.

"These are the children who may often build forts or set up a lemonade stand to make a profit," she said. "A Capricorn child should be encouraged to act responsibly and to be allowed as many chores, projects and sports that they are willing to participate and excel in. Capricorn children often want to be adult-like at a very young age."

"Typically if a kid is acting like they are better than others they may actually be feeling like they are less than," she said. "I would forbid the behavior, you may need consequences in this case, but I would also look into finding out why my kid is feeling insecure."

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An Aquarius likes to be different and should be allowed to use their imaginations.

Aquariuses are born between January 20 and February 18.
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"They should be encouraged to use their imaginative and intellectual mind to explore a world beyond reality," she said. "It is important to read to an Aquarius child and provide them with technological devices at a very early age to develop their strong sense of logic and progressive thinking."

One thing an Aquarius parent might encounter with their child is moodiness.

To combat this Kunhardt suggested teaching them about meditation and breathing.

"Try to help them regulate these moods like you regulate their sleep," she said. "Also, help them identify their moods at an early age. You don't want to blame them for having feelings, but help them develop self-awareness."

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A Pisces will benefit from a routine and quiet time.

Pisces are born between February 19 and March 20.
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"A Pisces child needs quiet time to reflect, to use their imagination and to dream of a future reality," Furiate said. "It is important to set boundaries for the Pisces child otherwise they may feel adrift as they meander through the daily chaos of life. Setting a schedule and routine may keep the Pisces child on track as long as there is much compensation for change and flexibility."

Parents may be concerned their Pisces child is overly-trusting, according to Astrology Zodiac Signs. To deal with this, Kunhardt said to help them practice problem-solving without trying to change who they are.

"Sometimes kids may just not understand other kids are being manipulative and parents get frustrated. What is frustrating for me is when parents try to coach these kids to be a different way. It never works," she said. "Role-playing can help them learn to better handle the situations. If they are constantly coming home with the same problems, help them act out good ways to handle the situation in the future, but always let them offer the solutions. Don't tell them what to do"